Miami Vice season 2 episode 21 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Miami's waters are troubled by Captain Hook, a pirate running a rogue radio station and dabbling in darker deeds. Hook and his crew, including a figure named Mueller, engage in cocaine smuggling. Detectives Crockett and Tubbs, investigating a string of boat hijackings and murders, trace the crimes to Hook. Using aliases Burnett and Cooper, they infiltrate the pirate ring, leading to a tense confrontation and shootout. The operation ends with Hook's smuggling ring dismantled and his pirate broadcast silenced.
Full Episode S02E21 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Captain Hook?
Captain Hook is a pirate who operates a pirate radio station, broadcasting bootlegged music from his boat.
What illegal activities are involved in Hook's operations?
Beyond broadcasting, Hook's crew engages in smuggling, particularly cocaine.
Who are Crockett and Tubbs?
Crockett and Tubbs are Miami Vice detectives investigating boat hijackings and murders linked to Hook's operations.
What aliases do Crockett and Tubbs use?
Crockett and Tubbs use the aliases Burnett and Cooper.
What leads the detectives to Captain Hook?
They learn about Captain Hook's connection to the smuggling ring through a suspect named Jumbo.
What happens when the detectives confront Captain Hook?
Their plan goes awry due to a double-cross by Mueller, leading to a shootout.
What is the outcome of the confrontation with Captain Hook?
Hook's operation is dismantled, and the key players in the smuggling ring are arrested.
How is the stolen sonar equipment connected to the case?
The sonar equipment is linked to the smuggling operation and the recent murder of Moralez.
Is Captain Hook directly involved in the murders and hijackings?
Hook is indirectly involved as his operation facilitates these illegal activities.
What role does Mueller play in the story?
Mueller is part of Hook's crew and is involved in the smuggling operations and the subsequent double-cross.
How do Crockett and Tubbs infiltrate Hook's circle?
They use information obtained from Jumbo to get close to Hook and pose as interested parties in the smuggling operation.
What happens to the pirate radio station at the end of the story?
The pirate radio station is shut down as part of dismantling Hook's operations.
Who is Jumbo in the story?
Jumbo is a suspect who provides information about Captain Hook to Crockett and Tubbs.
What are the main illegal activities that the story revolves around?
The story revolves around smuggling, particularly of cocaine, and illegal broadcasting.
What is the significance of the sonar equipment?
The sonar equipment symbolizes the broader scope of illegal activities and serves as a lead for the detectives in their investigation.